The Pressure Releaser

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What?

Why?

According to a new study from Hong Kong-based nutrition researchers, onion significantly lowers your stress signifiers, such as LDL cholesterol. Also, the antioxidant lycopene, found in tomatoes, decreases your blood
pressure, according to the American Heart Journal.

HOW?

The Heart Strengthener

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The Red Eye

What?

It’s an acquired taste and featured in Cocktail, but that’s where the Tom Cruise similarities end.

Why?

A study in The Archives of Internal Medicine found ethanol in small amounts, such as those found in a 350ml lager, reduces your risk of a heart attack. The Rowett Institute also found tomato juice has a heart-protecting effect.

HOW?

Pour 180ml of tomato juice into a glass, followed by a 350ml lager and a raw egg (which has more protein and vitamin D than cooked egg). Then down it in one.